MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Large Hole Round 8-Inch Noreena Jasper Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

The best available information indicates that the stone is a type of Dolomite that has been altered by volcanic activity

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

Moroccan Agate occurs in striking colors of red

Famous malachite mines in the Ural mountains of Russia once produced 20 to ton blocks of the stone

MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Large Hole Round 8-Inch Noreena Jasper Blue Sodalite is sometimes referredAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue green associated with true Turquoise. It contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black. Considered a stone of transformation and evolution, it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose.